Tow vehicle advice

[dbbls59]

This thread has lots of good advise, but it also contains some bad advise. The worst piece of bad advise is "you do not need a exhaust brake." While this is true with a gas engine, it is not true with a diesel. And, it will not damage the engine. If it did, why would the big three pickup manufactures install them as a factory option. The factory hitch which Ford sells in a Reese "Elite" series. There are many good hitches available which have the rail under the bed. The hardest thing for a someone who is wanting and needing information is separating the good from the bad advise. It may be better to seek information somewhere besides a public forum.

 

[TedS]

Do not need an exhaust brake. I pulled 5 years with Chevy Dmax and no exhaust brake, no problem and did not feel out of control or use excessive braking in the mountains.

 

[Vtxkid]

Had both, with and without an exhaust brake and if your traveling only on flat land you can go without but if you think you might " hit the mountains" at anytime then an exhaust brake is recommended and no, an exhaust brake will not hurt your motor.


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[wino2]

Your truck can tow a 5 th wheel weighing 12800# you have a GCWR of 20000#, you can retrieve the 2003 Trailer Tow Guide by entering 2003 Ford Trailer Towing Guide